The compleat drawing-master : containing many curious specimens : as the several parts of the human body, whole figures, landskips, cattle, buildings &c. neatly engraved on copper-plates, after the designs of the great masters : wherein the principles of drawing are laid down after a natural and easy manner : to which is prefixed some general instructions to form the judgement of young beginners : by which the useful art can be attained in a short time without a master.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for Henry Parker, opposite Birchin-Lane, Cornhill, 1763.
Physical Description:
21 p., [102] leaves of plates : ill. ; 26 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Plates engraved by Henry Roberts, [Thomas] Viveres, James Roberts, Ferry, and William Elliott; after Charles Le Brun, Thomas Worlidge, James Roberts, P. Glazier, Jean Pillement, and Marco Ricci.
Subject Terms:
Stephenson, E. -- Autograph. | Thirton, Thomas Dawsone -- Autograph, 1784. | Parker, Henry -- Publisher. | Drawing -- Technique. | Drawing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1763. | Etching -- Specimens -- 1763.
Form/Genre:
Drawing books.
Contributors:
Roberts, Henry, approximately 1710–approximately 1790, engraver. | Roberts, James, 1725–1799, engraver. | Ferry, engraver. | Elliott, William, engraver. | Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700–1766, ill. | Le Brun, Charles, Sir, 1619–1690, ill. | Vivarès, Thomas, approximately 1735–approximately 1810, engraver. | Pillement, Jean, 1727?-1808, ill.